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The Gopher .22 Rifle League will be shooting on Wednesday nights again this year and will be having and informational meeting, open to the public, on May 14, 2008 starting at 6:00 pm. The Opener is April 30th. We will be trying some of the events (so bring a rifle), handing out the rules and generally getting to know how the league will be run. Any questions, you can call Dan Calhoun at 234-6585 or Dale Ross at 587-9392. We look forward to seeing you there! Click here to view a detailed copy of Gopher Campfire's 2008 Rifle League. It includes a list of the different classes and rules, registration and fees, a detailed schedule of events, ethics and more. This is an excellent opportunity for Rimfire shooters to get in some more shooting by joining the league. Please think about it. We'd love to see you there! The Gopher Campfire .22 rifle league had another good shooting season testing their skills. The group that makes up the league is small but dedicated bunch consisting of youth, teenagers, and old timers that enjoy a little friendly competition. The Rifle League started again this year with a fun shoot the end of May to introduce newcomers to the group and provide a little insight into how the league is run. This fun shoot is open to all at no cost so that they may get to know the group. This year the league had 2 sections; Hunter Scoped and Unlimited. The Hunter scoped was then broken into a youth group and an adult group. Hunter class uses the basic hunting .22LR rifle and is the larger of the groups. Unlimited is for the bull barrel, high magnification style of .22 rifle. The Hunter class keeps the league less expensive and yet provides a good amount of competition. There were 8 events setup several times throughout the year.
These events range from the 50 foot NRA standing, kneeling,
prone to
a standing 100 yard paper target shoot and include both paper
and knock-down target events. We try to keep it interesting
for both
the novice and the experienced shooters. There is also a more competitive league that shoots on weekends once a month called the IR50 League. This league draws people from around the region and scores are recorded nationally on Bench Rest Central. This league also is divided into several different levels so that newcomers can shoot competitively as well as the seasoned shooter. Overall, the rifle league had a successful year and we
a looking forward to another one next year. Events will be in two groups this year; Short range and Long range events. Two events will be set up each night and any of the events can be shot for practice or for score. The events cannot be shot for score on the same night as they are shot for practice. Each event must be shot once for score.
The Gopher Rifle League is open to all interested shooters who are of legal hunting age and have a .22 caliber rim fire rifle. The primary goal of the League is to bring shooters together for fun and friendly competition. The League shoots on Wednesday nights, May through August, with events starting between 5:30 and 6:00 PM and there will be a Fun Shoot Night May 16th to provide information and allow new shooters to try out the league. The league is divided into 2 main categories, Hunter and Unlimited and then there is a scoped and Iron Sight sub category in each of the two main groups. (Most of the members shoot Hunter Scoped to keep the cost down). Because of the classification system, you will be shooting against other shooters of similar skill level, which means everyone has the opportunity to win. Regardless of how well you do against the other competitors, you can expect your shooting skill to improve over the course of the season. The Hunter Class is intended to include rifles that are typically used for hunting. This would include factory stock rifles by Winchester, Remington, Marlin, Ruger or any of the numerous other manufacturers. Sporter type modifications to these type rifles also fall within this category, the primary limitations being the barrel dimensions (<0.75 dia.), power of scope (9x) and the trigger pull (>3 lbs). League membership costs $30.00 for each division. Members are allowed to participate in more than one division, but the membership fee is required for each division. The league membership fee does not include membership in Gopher Campfire Club. All shooters must be members of Gopher Campfire Club. Club annual dues are $30.00/year. You must register and pay on or before your first night of competition shooting. Youth League (hunting age as of the fall of 2007) can shoot adult events for $10.00 per year. For
more information, contact Dan Calhoun at (320) 234-6585 or Dale
Ross (320) 587-9392. Gopher Campfire Rimfire (.22 Long Rifle) Rifle League - The Game There are several classes of rifles designed to make certain that whatever rifle is available will permit the newcomer to join in the fun. Each week, the competition changes. One week will be 50 yard benchrest, another will be 100 yard offhand, another 3-position at metal silhouettes. Points are awarded for the number of hits on target. At the end of the season, scores are tabulated and prizes are awarded to the winners of each class. Besides that, we have a lot of FUN! Don't be afraid to come out, there is ample opportunity to "catch up" if you missed a few weeks. We typically shoot two "games" each Wednesday which gives the shooter a chance to make up for a miss. COME JOIN US! Where: When: Cost: Contact: BARNYARD matches were created to encourage rimfire shooters to compete with their “squirrel” rifles, without spending a lot of money on highly tuned equipment and expensive ammunition. It is SIMPLE, INEXPENSIVE AND (most of all) FUN! RULES: See this page. RIFLES must be factory original and may not have a 2004 Blue Book retail value exceeding $400.00. They may be bolt actions, pumps, autos, lever actions. A multiple point handicap will be assessed against other rifles. SCOPES may not exceed 6.0x power. If a variable scope is used, it must be set at 6.0x power. AMMUNITION will be provided and is included in your entry fee. WIND FLAGS are not permitted. FRONT RESTS and SAND BAGS are permitted. No one-piece rests. COURSE OF FIRE: Shoot 20 shots at the target, one shot at each bull within 15 minutes. Highest score wins. PRIZE award consists of one dollar from each entry fee paid to the winning shooter. TARGET: Click here for target image. SCHEDULE: Barnyard Benchrest matches are held each month following the IR50/50 match on Saturday at approximately 2:00 pm. See the IR50/50 schedule for 2005. FEES: $5 PER TARGET which includes ammo………JUNIORS (under 18) shoot FREE!!!!!!!!! Contact Ray Wight (320-587-3870) for more information.
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